As I write this from North Carolina, our azaleas and dogwoods are blooming.We've had several days in the 70s, plus a couple in the 80s. And it snowed inCooperstown last night!

Take a break from the weather and thedire effects of COVID-19 on our citizensand our economy to enjoy this edition of The Cupola.

The Valentine's Soiree sounds like the event of the year for Cooperstown. The evening couldn't have had a betterhonoree: Jim Dalton who was a medical

resident a year ahead of me. I was fortunate to benefit from his skills as a clinician and a teacher. He is helping tomaintain a long tradition of excellence in teaching andpatient care at Bassett.

The remainder of this issue is also worthy of your attention. We are all saddened by the death of Ted Peters, a long-time member of the Bassett community. My favoritesection is always the Family Album. Please stay in touch; we love to hear what the alumni are doing.

All of us are struggling with COVID-19. It seems as if we'reliving in a Stephen King novel, only worse. Here's hoping that all of you stay well and that we see that curve flattensooner rather than later. �

Kenneth Wilkins,M.D., President,Board of Directors

The Bulletin of The Medical Alumni Association of Bassett Medical CenterCooperstown, New York

Spring 2020Vol. XXIV No. 1

Message from the President of the Medical Alumni Board of Directors

THE CUPOLAIt was a night to remember filled with dancing, fine food,

festivities and prizes. Wintry weather did not diminish acrowd of admirers from gathering at the Otesaga Hotel tohonor James Dalton, M.D., who has dedicated more than 30 years to Bassett, first as an Internal Medicine resident,then as an attending physician and currently as the director of the MedicalEducation program. The annualValentine’s Soiree hosted by theFriends of Bassett on Saturday, Feb. 8,2020, drew more than 360 guests andraised $250,000 in support of theMedical Education program at BassettMedical Center.

As William F. Streck, M.D., CEO ofBassett Healthcare Network, observed,“This year’s event resonated with aValentine’s Day theme of appreciationand affection in honoring Dr. JamesDalton. The overflow crowd warmed to the opportunity to let him know how much all value his efforts as a physician, educator andcommunity member.”

This evening of entertainment and friendship broughttogether many of Dalton’s colleagues from Bassett, as wellas community members, patients and alumni of Bassett’sMedical Education program. The evening included a SilentAuction featuring prizes such as jewelry, a week’s vacationon Hilton Head, a 10-day stay in an English cottage, private four-course dinner for 12 at the Otesaga Resort, and more.

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Valentine’s Soiree Honored BelovedPhysician and Educator

Funds Support Medical EducationBassett has a rich tradition as a center for learning.

A strong graduate medical education program with a focus on the central mission of excellent patient care hasbeen entwined in its history for many decades. In recognitionof James T. Dalton, M.D., the director of Medical Educationprogram and program director of the Internal Medicine

residency, the proceeds from the 2020 Valentine’s Soiree are designatedto the Medical Education programs at Bassett Medical Center.

The medical education training experience at Bassett has been characterized by its outstanding faculty, an atmosphere that nurturesone-on-one teaching, and robust institutional commitment. The presenceof a strong teaching program has provided Bassett an advantage inattracting high-caliber students and residents as well as talented cliniciansand medical administrators who serveas faculty. The responsibility of training

students and residents requires the Bassett medical staff to stay current in their practices thus ensuring the best inpatient care.

Proceeds from this soiree and contributions in honor ofDalton will help support faculty development and ensure thatBassett’s programs continue to be state-of-the-art. Curriculumenhancements and ongoing faculty training will enable Bassettto continue offering meaningful and transformative educationalopportunities to its medical students and residents.

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Deb and Jim Dalton

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The Cupola is the newsletterof the Medical AlumniAssociation of BassettMedical Center. TheAssociation was founded to provide support and recommendations toBassett’s Medical EducationDepartment; to assist inrecruiting medical students,house staff and attendingstaff; and to providefinancial support to developand enhance medical education at Bassett.

The Medical AlumniAssociation of

Bassett Medical CenterOfficers

PresidentKenneth W. Wilkins, Jr., M.D.

New Bern, N.C. President-Elect

James Murray, D.O.Rochester, N.Y.

Executive Vice PresidentAnush Patel, M.D.Cooperstown, N.Y.

Board of DirectorsMadiha Alvi, M.B., B.S.

Jacqueline A. Bello, M.D.Wendy Bergman, M.D.

John L. Chamberlain, M.D.Steven S.T. Ching, M.D.James T. Dalton, M.D. John S. Davis, M.D.

Merideth S. Davis, M.D. Douglas M. DeLong, M.D.

John Dier, M.D.Nathaniel Doro, D.O.Michael Foltzer, M.D.Erin Gillaspie, M.D.Peter R. Gray, M.D.

Elizabeth Jacob, M.D.Alan J. Kozak, M.D

Jing Luan, M.D.Erin McKay, D.O.

Bruce L. McClennan, M.D.David E. Newman, M.D.

Stephanie S. Oceguera, M.D.Sarah M. Ricketts, M.D.

Eric Rubin, M.D.G. Theodore Ruckert IV, M.D.

Timothy Whitaker, M.D.Rachel Zehr, M.D.

Ex OfficioWilliam F. Streck, M.D.Chief Executive Officer

The Cupola is publishedthree times a year. Pleasesend comments and news,including change of addressinformation to: Editor, The Cupola, Office ofMedical Education, BassettMedical Center, One AtwellRoad, Cooperstown, NY13326 or e-mail cupola@bassett.org.

Alan J. Kozak, M.D.Editor

Marianne BezAssistant Editor

FLAT GraphicsDesign and Production

Valentine’s from page 1 A group of physician-donors enabled current

residents and medical students to attend byunderwriting their entry fees to the soiree. Theevent’s program booklet offered an impressivelist of well-wishers who made contributions tohonor Dalton.

This year’s fundraising project, the medical education program, ideally reflectsDalton’s interests and professional pursuits, aswell as his commitment tothe Bassett organization. “I am humbled and honored to be recognizedby the Friends of Bassett.There are many who aremore deserving of praisebecause their vision, labors,and leadership helped establish and shapeBassett’s commitment to the medical educationmission over the years. I acknowledge them and my colleagues whopresently share in the challenges and privilegeof training new physicians in a patient-centerededucational experience.”

As a resident from 1979 to 1983, Dalton didnot imagine that he would return to practice atBassett and eventually assume a leadershiprole in graduate medical education. Whenoffered a position in Primary Care, he knewthat this opportunity would enable him to pursue the kind of practice he wanted—one inwhich he could work with and for his patientsin a mission-driven institution that shared hisvision of healthcare.

Dalton knew that his work at Bassett wouldinclude training residents and teaching, and he

saw these responsibilities as enrichments topatient care. He asserts that presently Bassett’sresidency programs are strong and offertremendous creative opportunities.

When not occupied with patients, or residents,or administrative duties, Dalton has many hobbies. He loves gardening and fly fishing. He sings with his church choir and the localgroup called Ah Coopella. He volunteers with

community organizationsand serves as a board member of Otsego 2000.

The Dalton family joinedin sharing this honor.Dalton and his wife Debhave been married 41years. They have twogrown children and one grandchild.

The annual Valentine’sSoiree is organized by the Friends of Bassett, thephilanthropic foundation of Bassett Healthcare. The Friends of Bassett

conduct a wide range of fundraising activitiesto support the organization and ensure that itmeets its threefold mission of patient care,medical education and research. �Medical Education from page 1

Friends, colleagues, former students and residents are welcome to join in honoring Daltonwith a contribution of any amount to the Friendsof Bassett using the envelop enclosed in thisnewsletter or on-line at www.friendsofbassett.org.If you wish to make a long-term impact with a contribution to the Medical EducationEndowment Fund, please contact the Friendsof Bassett office at 607-547-3928 or by email at friends.office@bassett.org �

Army National GuardLt. Col. William LeCates,M.D., president ofBassett Medical Center,has been selected as theNew York Army NationalGuard's top medicaladvisor. LeCates willserve as the New YorkArmy National Guardstate surgeon.

As New York ArmyNational Guard state surgeon, LeCates will be the senior medical

advisor to Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutantgeneral of New York. He will oversee the ArmyNational Guard medical practitioners and themedical readiness of National Guard Soldiersand ensure that they adhere to the Departmentof Defense, New York state and national medical standards.

LeCates is a veteran of the war in Afghanistanhaving deployed there twice, and to Liberia in 2015 to help combat tropical and infectiousdiseases, which included an outbreak of theEbola virus. He joined the New York NationalGuard in 2009.

LeCates is a nephrologist, a specialist in kidney diseases and hypertension, who studiedat Johns Hopkins University School of Medicinefor ten years, which included a residency andfellowship.

LeCates will do this role while still serving aspresident of Bassett Medical Center. He hasbeen with the medical center since 2003 andpreviously served as medical director and vice president of medical affairs. �

Reported by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Campbell for the New York National Guard at the Defense VisualInformation Distribution Service

Photo credit: Courtesy Photo New York National Guard

Medical Center President Named Top Doctor

Army National GuardLt. Col. WilliamLeCates, M.D.

Kristin Baker Hoover, M.D. (InternalMedicine resident), James Dalton, M.D.,Edgar Hoover, and Kanjit Leungsuwan,M.D. (Internal Medicine resident) enjoying the soirée.

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Columbia-Bassett Medical SchoolProgram Class of 2023

Columbia-Bassett Class of 2020 MatchThe 2020 class of the Columbia-Bassett Program entered

the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) MainResidency Match this year. Please join us in congratulatingthese graduates on their success. Their residency results are:Leah Apple, M.D., Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of

Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.Ethan Ayers, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Winthrop

Hospital, Mineola, N.Y.Emma Gerstenzang, M.D., Pediatrics, Children’s Hosp

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa.Christopher Jackson, M.D., Transitional Year, Memorial

Sloan Kettering, and Radiation Oncology, Memorial SloanKettering, New York, N.Y.Kimberly Leon, M.D., Family Medicine, Kent

Hospital/Brown University, Warwick, R.I.Rachel MacLean, M.D., Psychiatry, Massachusetts General

Hospital, Boston, Mass.Alison McIlvride, M.D., Medicine-Preliminary, Englewood

Hospital, Englewood, N.J. and Radiology-DiagnosticNYP Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, N.Y.Stephen Sammons, M.D., Internal Medicine, University of

Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UtahMark Travor, M.D., Transitional Year, Bassett Medical Center,

Cooperstown, N.Y. and Ophthalmology, Dartmouth-HitchcockMedical Center, Lebanon, N,H.Benjamin Wagner, M.D., Internal Medicine, Beth Israel

Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Mass.Caitlin Yumori, M.D., Internal Medicine, UCLA Medical

Center, Los Angeles, Calif.Deferred: Devin Beecher and Eric Sun �

Front Row (L-R): Megan M. Brennan, M.D., Anna Frappaolo,Rebecca Allen, Mary Holderness, Amy Block, Maxine McGredy,Amanda Wang, Henry F. Weil, M.D. Back Row (L-R): Yongha Kim,Nicholas Waring, Alexander Northrop, Brett Seeley-Hacker

Residents Awarded FellowshipsSix residents completing their residency training received

appointments into prestigious fellowships. They are:Asadulla Chaudhary, M.D., (General Surgery resident),

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.Patricia Escaler, M.D., (Internal Medicine resident),

Infectious Diseases, University of Rochester/Strong Memorial,Rochester, N.Y.Kristin Hoover, M.D., (Internal Medicine resident),

Nephrology/Critical Care, University of Kentucky MedicalCenter, Lexington, Ky.Maryam Khavandi, M.D., (Internal Medicine resident),

Cardiovascular Disease, Albert Einstein Medical Center,Philadelphia, Pa.Ploypin Lertjitbanjong, M.D., (Internal Medicine resident),

Pulmonary/Critical Care, University of Tennessee HealthScience Center, Memphis, Tenn.Javeria Zaidi, M.B., B.S., (Internal Medicine resident),

Hospice and Palliative Medicine, NYU Winthrop Hospital,Mineola, N.Y. �

New Program Director NamedErik P. Riesenfeld, M.D., was appointed

program director of the TransitionalYear Residency Program at BassettMedical Center replacing Eric Knight,M.D., who served in this role for 13 years.

Riesenfeld is an attending physician inPulmonary Medicine and Critical Care.He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School ofMedicine and Dentistry. He did a residency in internal medicine atUniversity of Vermont/Fletcher AllenHealth Care, and a post-doctoral

research fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Vermont Lung Center/ University of Vermont. He has been at Bassett since 2011. �

Physician Employment Opportunities in the Bassett Healthcare Network

Thinking of a career move? Do you know anotherphysician seeking a position in an award-winning networkof six hospitals and 30 regional sites? Consider these

openings in Central New York and Cooperstown.

For more information visit: http://recruitment.bassett.org/physician-jobs/

or call the Medical Staff Affairs office at 607-547-6982.

Anesthesiology(General and Cardiac)

Cardiology (General and EP)

Dentist

Hematology Oncology

Otolaryngology

Pediatrics

Physiatrist

Primary Care(Family Medicine andInternal Medicine)

Pulmonary/Critical Care

Rheumatology

Urology

Erik P. Riesenfeld,M.D.

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1960sBruce McClennan, M.D.(Rotating resident 1967-68)Retired after 20 years at YaleUniversity and as professoremeritus, he writes, “I’m ableto travel and indulge myfavorite pastime which is ski-ing. This photo is on day 19at Mount Bachelor in BendOregon this season. I do missthe old days when as anintern I could ski at MountOtsego. Actually, I earned mynational ski patrol credentialsat that time also. Practicingsome ’social distancing’ butstill enjoying life in Chicagowhere all the children live aswell. My time as a recentmember of the medicalalumni board at BassettHealthcare has been one ofmy most favorite activities. It also allows me to return to my roots back east atleast once a year.”

Bruce McClennan, M.D.

1970sTerry Zumwalt, M.D.(Rotating internship 1971-72,Obstetrics-Gynecology resident 1972-75) presented tothe 13th Annual MicrocurrentAnnual Conference in Octoberon "Rapid Treatment of PTSDPart 2: Sexual Trauma-BAUD[photons-electrons-phonons].This BAUD sound wavetreatment has been shownto be the most effectiveand rapid treatment forchronic combat stressbased on “CAPS” scoredata in combat veterans.Her presentations are available on YouTube.

Juris Bunkis, M.D. (Surgeryresident 1974-79) writes,“From Bassett, I went on toBrigham and Women's formy plastic surgery residency,taught at UCSF full time fora while, clinical faculty aswell, and private practicesince the mid 80s. I am stillgoing strong with my privatepractice. Since 2011, I havebeen the Latvian Consul forthe Republic of Latvia andam very active with the Los Angeles Consular Corps.”

Richard Yarger M.D.(Surgery resident 1976-79)had a long and busy surgerycareer in many settings. Heretired from active practice insurgery 2015. He and his wifeBarbara will celebrate their45th wedding anniversary in July. Yarger writes, “Thegreatest professionalachievement of our lives,mine and Barbara’s, is thecreation of a medical devicecompany, SurgiMark, basedon the invention of a surgicalsuction instrument that combines Yankauer andPoole, the most commonsuction instruments in theworld, into one instrumentthat provides the two modesof suction without the need to change suctioninstruments. I take pride in the knowledge that wehave made a significant contribution to surgicalhealthcare by improvingsafety, efficiency and performance, thereby, providing healthier outcomesfor the patients served.”

1980sRobert E. Sheep, M.D.(Surgery resident 1980-83)reports he is enjoying retirement from a generalsurgery practice thatspanned 35 years. He and his wife Diane reside inChambersburg, Pa. He’s activegolfing, running, and bicycling.He writes, “Diane enjoyscooking, sewing, gardening,

and most especially being anexceptional mother andgrandmother.” They areproud to share that their oldest of three sons, Andrew,is an Emergency Medicinephysician who teaches residents in Nevada. Headds, “Andy grew up inFernleigh Over while I was aresident at Bassett. We alsoare grandparents to fourgrandsons.”

Robert E. Sheep, M.D. with wife Diane

Robert Walker, M.D.(Transitional Year resident1985-86) found the groupphoto of the 1985-86 Bassetthouse staff that you see on thenext page. He writes, “I wasa transitional intern standingfront row sixth from left.” Hesends his "hello" to everyonefrom that challenging andmemorable year.

Gerald Kolski, M.D.(Attending Pediatrician/Allergist 1986-93) reports thathe is semi-retired working as alocum in allergy-immunology.In the past year, he and hiswife Sue have done a lot oftraveling to Arizona, Chicago,London, Normandy (France),and Cabo with children andgrandchildren. He is happyto share that two of theirgrown children work in medicine. Son Brian an interventionist in Cardiologyliving with his family inOrange County, Calif., andhis daughter Melissa a doctor in Physical Therapy at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab,and a therapist for U.S.

Paralympic Team. His daughter Andrea is an attorney in Conroe, TX.

Thomas A. Pearson, M.D.,Ph.D. (Director of ResearchInstitute 1988-97) is professorof Epidemiology andMedicine at University ofFlorida Health ScienceCenter in Gainesville. Hedirects the Education andTraining for their NIH-fundedClinical and TranslationalScience Award Program andthe University of FloridaM.D./Ph.D. Program. He stillpublishes on rural healthtopics and sees patients in alipid disorders clinic. He andhis wife Joyce really loveGainesville, a busy collegetown with lots of bird watching and kayakingopportunities. They have ahouse on Keuka Lake toescape from Florida's summer heat. He adds, “I have developed a smallvineyard on Keuka Bluffwhere we grow Concordgrapes to sell for juice,Riesling wine grapes to sellto a great local wine makerand enjoy lots of otherthings there including grandchildren.”

Thomas A. Pearson, M.D., Ph.D.

Ditte Phillips M.D. (Medicineresident 1989-93) has beenpracticing rural primary carein the mountains of WesternNorth Carolina for 22 yearsin the same practice. Shewrites, “It has truly been aprivilege to see patientsthrough these decades.”

THE BASSETT FAMILY ALBUM — ALUMNI NEWSPlease keep your notes and photos coming!

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Family from page 4

She lives on a small farmoutside Asheville with twodogs, two cats, two horsesand a goat. “When I’m not at the office I am outsidecaring for the crew here,soaking in the beauty of the Smokies and Blue RidgeMountains, sometimes onhorseback.

1990sS. Patrick Kachur, M.D.(Transitional Year resident1990-91) moved from his role as the chief of theMalaria Branch at the Centerfor Global Health, Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, to a professorshipof Population and FamilyHealth at the ColumbiaUniversity Medical Center.Congratulations!

Joseph Bell, M.D. (Surgeryresident 1993-99) was namedvice president and medicaldirector of perioperativeservices at Saratoga Hospital.This new position was

created in response to thesignificant growth in thenumber and complexities ofprocedures performed there.Congratulations Dr. Bell.

2000sFred Kaplan, M.D. (AttendingInternal Medicine physician2009-16) sent the photobelow as proof that, “I amstill alive, still practicing(three days a week) andenjoying my time off fishingin the Gulf flat waters when Ican. That’s a 35-lb. blackdrum that almost pulled meoff the boat.” He sends hisbest wishes to all at Bassett.

Fred Kaplan, M.D.

Kevin M. Berry, M.D. visiting an ice cream truck with his new bride.

2010sKevin M. Berry, M.D.(Medicine resident 2013-14) is

an assistant professor in theDepartment of PhysicalMedicine & Rehabilitation atVanderbilt University MedicalCenter. He and his wife weremarried in Nashville in May2019. Here’s a fun photo ofthe day!

Karn Wijarnpreecha M.D.(Medicine resident 2015-18)will complete his GI fellowship at Mayo Clinic in June 2021 and will do aTransplant Hepatology fellowship at University of Michigan starting in July 2021. �

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Bassett Looks Back

Here’s a photo especially for the 1985-86 house staff to rekindle some memories and perhaps to seize the moment to reconnect withpast colleagues. Thanks to Transitional resident Robert Walker, M.D. who sent it. (Find him in the first row.) To our alumni from other residency years, it’s a good reminder to take out and reexamine the photo of your own Bassett comrades.

A reminder: Who are the members of the Bassett Medical Alumni Association? You are past and current interns, residents and fellows. You are former and current members of

the senior doctoral staff. And you are students of the Columbia-Bassett Medical School program or students who spent your final two years of medical school at Bassett.

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Bassett Physicians ShineDespite busy patient loads, ongoing professional

commitments and meeting the daily challenges of balancingwork life and family, Bassett medical providers continue todistinguish themselves in the field publishing, sharing theirexpertise and serving their communities. The editorial

committee is introducing a columncalling attention to a few of thesededicated colleagues.

Kathryn Doughty, M.D., has beennamed to the Pediatric EvaluationCommittee for the AmericanAcademy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS). Among other duties, committee members prepare thepediatric orthopaedic Self-AssessmentExamination every two years. Theyalso provide examination questionsfor other AAOS educational programsto help practicing pediatric orthopaedicsurgeons remain current. Doughty is anactive member of both the PediatricOrthopaedic Society of NorthAmerica (POSNA) and the AmericanAcademy of Cerebral Palsy andDevelopmental Medicine (AACPDM).She serves in many volunteer roles,including with The Perry Initiative,which aims to inspire young womento become leaders in the fields oforthopaedic surgery and engineering,as well as with ParaSport Spokane,

which helps children and adults with disabilities becomeactive in athletics.

Jennifer O’Reilly, M.D., the medical director of BassettGreene, Sidney, Norwich and Unadilla clinics, has been an

integral part of these communities. Recently she was interviewed regarding substance dependency efforts, supported by the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP) in the state.

You can look up the video on www.youtube.com.David Oxley, M.D., and the

cardiology practitioners are applauded for the accreditation of the echocardiography laboratories atBassett Heatlhcare Network (BHN).The echo labs have been accreditedby Intersocietal AccreditationCommission (IAC) for the past sixyears. This “stamp” of approvaldemonstrates commitment to qualitypatient care in echocardiography.

Brian White, M.D. has been namedto the Education Committee andInstructor Development Committeefor the Spine Intervention Society(SIS). White explains, "In my capacityas a member of these committees I have the ability to direct and steerthe process, as well as the future, of both the SIS Instructor programand the educational direction that SIS takes. SIS seeks to provide state-of-the-art, world class trainingfor physicians who seek to learn thebest, most scientifically supportedtechniques for patient care.”

Congratulations and thank you for your efforts in takingon these initiatives and making your communities healthierand making Bassett stronger. �

See our latest news and updates at Bassett Medical Alumni Association

After a nationwide search, Kai Mebust, M.D., who had beenfilling the role on an interim basis, has been permanentlyappointed chief of the Bassett Hospital’sDepartment of Medicine. He succeeds CharlesHyman, M.D., who stepped down after 10 years.

“Kai’s experience and accomplishments as a clinician and as an administrator provide Bassettwith the expertise required to provide overall physician leadership to the Bassett organization,”said Steven Heneghan, M.D., chief clinical officer.

Mebust has been with Bassett for 16 years as aninternist focused on hospital-based medicine. Hehas served the last decade as chief of Bassett’shospitalist division and for four years as medicaldirector of Bassett’s network hospitalist program.Mebust has also been serving as associate chief to

Hyman since March of 2019 while a national search was conducted for the next physician-in-chief.

In addition to the duties he assumes as physician-in-chief, Mebust will continue his work asa hospitalist seeing patients admitted to BassettMedical Center in Cooperstown. “It is importantthat I continue my clinical practice and remain intimately familiar with the system for which I amresponsible,” Mebust says.

Mebust completed his internship, residency, andchief residency at Bassett. He is a Fellow of theAmerican College of Physicians and a SeniorFellow in Hospital Medicine. He assumed theresponsibilities of chief of the Department ofMedicine Jan. 1, 2020. �

Kathryn Doughty, M.D.

Jennifer O’Reilly, M.D.

David Oxley, M.D.

Brian White, M.D.

Kai Mebust, M.D.

Mebust Confirmed As Physician-in-Chief

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Lincoln Edmond Ford, M.D.Lincoln Edmond Ford, M.D., 81, of Marion, Mass., died

November 16, 2019, after a long course of Alzheimer’s disease.He was the husband of Susan (Gilbert) Ford.

Born in Boston, Mass., May 14, 1938, he was graduated fromHarvard College in 1960 and obtained his M.D. from the Universityof Rochester School of Medicine in 1965. Ford then served arotating internship at Bassett Hospital, followed by a residencyat the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, and then researchat the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., and atUniversity College London (U.K.). He was on the cardiologyfaculty of Pritzker School of Medicine at the University ofChicago and retired in 2007 as Professor of Medicine fromthe Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Ind.

Throughout a distinguished career in cardiology and basicphysiology, he pursued numerous hobbies, including sailing,skiing, swimming, bicycling, rowing, reading, writing, and more.

He is survived by his wife Susan, three daughters and several grandchildren.

Michael John Garrett, M.D. Michael John Garrett, M.D., age 67, passed away at St.

Luke's Memorial Hospital in Utica, N.Y., on January 26, 2020.Garrett was born in Belfast, Ireland, on July 23, 1952. Raised

in Vancouver, Canada, he attended Emory University andobtained his medical degree from Medical College of Georgiaand did a Surgery residency at Bassett from 1980-81, beforebeginning a long career as an emergency room physicianand Medical Director at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital. He wasa dedicated teacher at the local EMS Center for respondersand finished his career at Oneida General Hospital.

Garrett's true joy in life was riding his motorcycle and he wasa beloved member of the Highwaymen Motorcycle Club. Hewas also an avid mountain climber and hiker, spending time inLake Placid with his family, and climbing the 46 high peaks ofthe Adirondacks with his daughter. His crowning achievementwas climbing Denali. His passion for cooking and art was lovedby all who were lucky enough to experience it.

He is survived by long-time companion, Leslie Lombardoni,of Whitesboro, N.Y., along with two sisters and two childrenand their families.

Theodore (Ted) Peters, Jr., Ph.D.Theodore (Ted) Peters, Jr., Ph.D., a nationally known Bassett

Hospital research scientist, died March 19, 2020 at age 97. Asubmariner in World War II, in 1955 as a young biochemist atHarvard Medical school, he was recruited to Bassett by E.Donnall Thomas, M.D., and Joseph W. Ferrebee, M.D., to run theclinical chemistry laboratory and continue his ground-breakingresearch in the study of serum albumin biosynthesis, initiallyusing the new electron microscope with pathologist CharlesAshley, M.D. He received world-wide acclaim and many awardsfor his research published in multiple leading medical journals.

A warm and humble person despite these achievements, heleft a huge imprint on Bassett colleagues and support staff aswell as for his many contributions to the wider Cooperstowncommunity, where he served on village committees for decadesspecializing in water quality. He was chosen as Otsego CountyConservation Association (OCCA) Citizen of the Year in 2007,one of many honors he received in a lifetime of accomplishment.A more detailed celebration of Peters’ life will appear in theSummer issue of The Cupola. �

IN MEMORIAM: BASSETT REMEMBERS

Donor Profile: Terry Fulmer“The greatest success story of the

20th century is longevity.” Terry Fulmer, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., has been a

trustee at Bassett Medical Center for 11 years,and most recently has served as chair of theBoard. This spring, she returns as a board member with great enthusiasm for all Bassettoffers our community every day. Fulmer’s leadership and participation at Bassett reflecther passion for the region and its rural healthcare needs. Having grown up 20 miles north ofCooperstown in Herkimer County, she is gratefulto Bassett for the wonderful care our clinicianshave provided her family over the years.

Fulmer is best known for her leadership andscholarship in the care of older adults. Contributing cutting-edge literature and creating geriatric-focused programs inresponse to the world’s aging population, she is an electedmember of the National Academy of Medicine, the first nurseto serve on the board of the American Geriatrics Society, andthe first nurse to serve as president of the GerontologicalSociety. Fulmer enthusiastically comments that “The greatestsuccess story of the 20th century is longevity. Simply put,my professional mission is to improve care for older adults.”When asked when and why she chose geriatrics, she says it

was from the very beginning of her nursingcareer and invites us to read the essay she wasinvited to author by the American GeriatricSociety in 2015, Geriatric Nursing 2.0! Fulmer’seye-opening writing considers “the growth anddevelopment of gerontological nursing and thetransformational changes” she has witnessedover her career.

As president of The John A. Hartford Foundationin New York City, Fulmer facilitated a key donationto the 2020 Valentine’s Soirée, the Friends ofBassett Healthcare Network’s annual galafundraiser. Her leadership was instrumental inhelping to raise a record $250,000 for Bassett’sMedical Education program. Commenting on

the event that paid tribute to director of Medical EducationJames Dalton, M.D., who retired from clinical practice this yearafter more than 30 years as attending physician, Fulmer saidhow happy she was to lend her support. “Jim is an iconicphysician. His loyalty and devotion to Bassett and his patientsare well known. There was so much love at the event for him.It was a great big hug for him and for his family.”

Fulmer is optimistic about all the progress taking place at Bassett and knows everyone recognizes the jewel we have in Bassett. �

Terry Fulmer, Ph.D., R.N.,F.A.A.N.

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All of Bassett’s residencyprograms had success in theNational Residents MatchProgram 2020 Match. Thefollowing is the roster of thefirst postgraduate yearappointments for the 2020-21academic year:

General SurgeryArun Chockalingam,

M.D., Albany Medical College,Albany, N.Y.Michael DeRogatis, M.D.,

Ross University School ofMedicine, Bridgetown,BarbadosKristen Laaman, M.D.,

University of Virginia School ofMedicine, Charlottesville, Va.Matthew Ward, M.D.,

University of WashingtonSchool of Medicine, Seattle,Wash.Eunice Yang, M.D.,

Geisinger CommonwealthSchool of Medicine, Scranton, Pa.

Internal MedicinePrem Chand, M.B., B.S.,

Liaquat University of Medical& Health Sciences, Jamshoro(Pakistan)Vinaya Jaikumar, M.B.,

B.S., Trichy SRM MedicalCollege Hospital andResearch Centre, Trichy(India)Ansu Karki, M.B., B.S.,

Manipal College of MedicalSciences, Kaski (Nepal)Riddhima Vishwas Naik,

M.B., B.S., Gandhi MedicalCollege and Hospital,Secunderabad, (India)Anamm Polani, M.B.,

B.S., Ziauddin MedicalCollege, Karachi (Pakistan)Anshini Shah, M.D., St.

George's University School ofMedicine, True Blue(Grenada)Lintha Shah, M.B., B.S.,

Shifa College of Medicine,Islamabad (Pakistan)

Sarina Sharma, M.D.,Trinity School of Medicine,Kingstown (St. Vincent andthe Grenadines)Nisarg Thakker, M.B.,

B.S., Geetanjali MedicalCollege and Hospital,Eklingpura (India)Sittinun Thangjui, M.D.,

Chulalongkorn UniversityFaculty of Medicine, Bangkok(Thailand)Uchit Thapa, M.B., B.S.,

College of Medical Sciences,Bharatpur (Nepal)

Transitional YearDaniel Bailey, M.D., Ph.D.,

Jacobs School of Medicineand Biomedical Sciences atthe University at Buffalo,Buffalo, N.Y.Henry Greyner-Almeida,

M.D., Jacobs School ofMedicine and BiomedicalSciences at the University atBuffalo, Buffalo, N.Y.

Alisen Huang, M.D.,State University of New YorkDownstate Medical CenterCollege of Medicine,Brooklyn, N.Y.Justin Sardi, M.D.,

University of ConnecticutSchool of Medicine,Farmington, Conn.Purvi Shah, M.D.,

Robert Larner, M.D. College ofMedicine at the University ofVermont, Burlington, Vt.Andrew Sinensky, M.D.,

Sidney Kimmel MedicalCollege at Thomas JeffersonUniversity, Philadelphia, Pa.Mark Travor, M.D.,

Columbia University VagelosCollege of Physicians andSurgeons, New York, N.Y.Anke Wang, M.D., Albany

Medical College, Albany, N.Y.Christopher Xin, M.D.,

Albany Medical College,Albany, N.Y. �

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